NEWS
Campus touched by epidemic
Within 5 minutes, about the time it takes to read a newspaper story, 27 people worldwide will have died from AIDS.
COMMENTARY
Chew on the spirit of Thanksgiving throughout the year
It's the Monday after Thanksgiving weekend and hopefully everyone reading this is well-rested, their bellies full and feeling very thankful.
MSU
Center to offer free childcare this week
The Spartan Child Development Center will offer free childcare this week for MSU students looking to spend some quiet time studying for finals. The center, 1730 E.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers drop 2 in College Hockey Showcase
Productivity is the name of the game.For the MSU hockey team (8-7-1 overall, 6-3-1 CCHA), "production" was missed after grossing just two goals in as many games in the 11th annual College Hockey Showcase this past weekend.
FEATURES
Hidden Agenda's newest hit-or-miss
In a letter to me, keyboardist Joe Denslow made it clear his band has no hidden agenda with its debut album, "Believe In America." The Lansing-based quartet known as Hidden Agenda has been making music since the '80s, but has finally released its 15-track album, full of mellow melodies that will put most minds at ease or even into contemplation. Hidden Agenda does fall short in some areas, such as showing off its vocal talent as well as it could, but for the low-key music fan, the album should strike a chord.
FEATURES
Early holiday cheer just another irritant
Mother Nature changes her mind regarding Michigan weather about as frequently as I change my undergarments.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Students upset with T-shirts might drop charges
Students upset about a sexually charged T-shirt distributed on campus said they would like to drop charges they filed with university officials if they are permitted to educate the shirtmakers.A flier advertising the sale of T-shirts bearing the phrase "Wolverines Pack Fudge," accompanied by an explicit cartoon, was distributed on campus in October before the MSU and U-M football game.Three members of the Respecting Individuals on Neutral Ground, a caucus of the Alliance of Lesbian, Bi, Gay and Transgender Students, went to university officials to have action taken against the students who sold the shirts.Joseph Doss, who said he hosted Web space for the site that distributed the shirts, said he did not have any part in creating the merchandise.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: E.L. officials pass fire-funding proposal on to Granholm
As Gov. Jennifer Granholm prepares to finalize the state's budget, officials from East Lansing are making an attempt to save the city's fire-protection funding.
NEWS
Spartans net win against Penn despite turnovers
What Shannon Brown got for his 18th birthday was a standing ovation. Brown, a freshman guard, soared through the air for two thunderous dunks in the second half to lead MSU past Penn.
COMMENTARY
Creationism has been disproved
I was disappointed with The State News' presentation of the article "Evolution of a theory" (SN 11/19). Creationism had no place in that story.
COMMENTARY
Women shouldn't have choice to kill
The writer of "Abortion isn't easy decision for women" (SN 11/18) completely contradicts herself.
VOLLEYBALL
Spikers face road test before tourney
As the MSU volleyball team closes its season on the road at Northwestern and No. 18 Illinois, they will focus on getting healthy and playing well in preparation for the NCAA Tournament."I think that win (over Iowa) pretty much puts us in the NCAA Tournament, especially with the schedule that we've played," head coach Chuck Erbe said.
MICHIGAN
Panel ponders campus riots
East Lansing and the MSU community are no strangers to riotous behavior, and with the basketball season getting into full swing, city and university officials said they are prepared for the worst.
NEWS
Budget cuts addressed at meeting
With MSU facing numerous proposed cuts by the state, MSU President M. Peter McPherson asked several lawmakers Tuesday at the Communication Arts and Sciences Building to keep cuts to a minimum."We're not trying to be passive and let these folks negotiate things out," he said.
FOOTBALL
Big-time coach
Toward the end of last season, MSU head coach John L. Smith was leading Louisville to its fifth straight bowl game.
COMMENTARY
Pay attention lawmakers: human dignity good for business
In 2000, following a controversial campaign stop by President Bush, Bob Jones University, a fanatically fundamentalist private school in Greenville, S.C., finally decided to eliminate its ban on interracial dating.
NEWS
Spartans fail to take season's 1st big game
Lawrence, Kan. - While MSU is touted to have one of its most athletic teams ever, the Spartans proved that they still had several holes Tuesday night. The team struggled with turnovers all game as it fell to Kansas, 81-74. The No.
ICE HOCKEY
Team hopes to rebound
There will be little time to rest for the MSU hockey team (8-5-1 overall, 6-3-1 CCHA) after eating turkey and stuffing on Thursday.Friday marks the start of the 11th Annual College Hockey Showcase at Munn Ice Arena, with the Spartans playing host to defending national champion Minnesota (4-7-1, 3-6-1 WCHA) in game one of the showcase.
NEWS
Spartans' loss puts season in perspective
Lawrence, Kan. - It had all the remnants of college basketball's holy month of March inside gymnasium-like Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday evening, as two collegiate giants in No.
MSU
MSU, U-M heads discuss finances
In light of the struggling economy and concerns about tuition rates, MSU President M. Peter McPherson and University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman participated in an hour-long discussion of the universities' budget woes Tuesday afternoon, airing on WKAR 870-AM. Last year, the total cuts to Michigan universities were around $160 million coupled now with a state deficit of $920 million. McPherson said the state most likely will cut 6 percent or less to Michigan universities next year.